Half Past Dead (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Half Past Dead is a 2002 action thriller directed by Don Michael Paul, starring Steven Seagal, Ja Rule and Bruce Weitz. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $19.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Don Michael Paul
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Half Past Dead About?
The premise of Half Past Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hardened convict finds himself unexpectedly allied with a resourceful criminal to survive a violent prison riot. Together, they must navigate the escalating chaos and confront a ruthless adversary threatening the lives of those he cares about. The high-stakes situation tests their resolve as they fight to overcome the brutal circumstances and secure their freedom.
Half Past Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- body lands on a car
- knocking down a door
- hk mp5
- man
- kung fu action
- buddy cop comedy
- gold
- prison
- undercover
- alcatraz
- fight
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- criminal
- rescue
- death row
- electric chair
- gold brick
- island
- crime boss
- prisoner
- terrorist
- priest
- torture
- bomb
- fistfight
- mixed martial arts
- anti hero
- action hero
- female assassin
- female killer
- machismo
- tattoo
- tank top
- bible quote
- prison warden
- scene during end credits
- surprise during end credits
- arm brace
- leg brace
- lake
- slow motion scene
- smoke grenade
- threatened with a knife
- mexican standoff
- mercy killing
- jumping from height
- self surgery
- locker room
- armory
- infirmary
Half Past Dead Cast
Steven Seagal leads the cast, with Ja Rule and Bruce Weitz. Directed by Don Michael Paul; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Michael Paul
Also Starring in Half Past Dead
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Half Past Dead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Half Past Dead 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 51% User score
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Half Past Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Half Past Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sascha Petrosevitch, portrayed by Steven Seagal, is not your average car thief. He’s reluctantly roped into working for crime boss Sonny Eckvall, played by Richard Bremmer, through his association with criminal Nick Frazier, who is depicted by Jeffrey “Ja Rule” Atkins. Their troubled partnership takes a darker turn when Sonny infamously shoots and kills Sascha’s wife, propelling Sascha into a world of vengeance and intrigue.
After a tumultuous encounter with the law, where FBI Special Agent Ellen “E. Z.” Williams (Claudia Christian) and her squad attempt to capture Nick, chaos ensues, leading to Sascha’s critical injury. Following an arduous eight-month recovery that sees him briefly teeter on the brink of death, Sascha finds himself incarcerated alongside Nick in the notorious, newly reopened Alcatraz prison.
Full summary
The whole story of Half Past Dead, scene by scene
Half Past Dead Box Office
Half Past Dead grossed $19.2 million worldwide. $15.6 million came from the US and Canada and $3.7 million (19%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.2M
- US & Canada
- $15.6M
- International
- $3.7M
Half Past Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Half Past Dead.
How Well Do You Know Half Past Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Sascha Petrosevitch?
Cars in Half Past Dead
7 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Explorer and the 2001 Jaguar XKR X100.
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1999 Ford Explorer Important role -
2001 Jaguar XKR X100 Important role -
1999 Audi A8 D2 Minor role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 Minor role
Half Past Dead Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Mission Alcatraz” and “Al filo de la muerte”.
- Also known as
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- Mission Alcatraz
- Al filo de la muerte
- Na pokraji smrti
- Les Coulisses de la mort
- Halbtot
- Ни жив, ни мертв
- ทุบนรกคุกมหาประลัย
- Halb Tot - Half Past Dead
- Infiltrato speciale
- Duro de Matar
- 黑狱风云
- Wpół do Śmierci
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- Félholt
- Ни жив, ни мёртв
- Αγγίζοντας τον θάνατο
- חצי מת
- No Corredor da Morte
- 하프 패스트 데드
- 奪還 DAKKAN アルカトラズ
- Kuoleman selli
- Mirties apsuptyje
- Ні живий, ні мертвий
- Bão Táp Nhà Giam
- Pe jumătate mort
- Medio muerto
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Half Past Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Half Past Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Half Past Dead?
Half Past Dead runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Half Past Dead released?
Half Past Dead was released on November 15, 2002.
Who directed Half Past Dead?
Half Past Dead was directed by Don Michael Paul.
More films by Don Michael Paul Who is in the cast of Half Past Dead?
Half Past Dead stars Steven Seagal, Ja Rule and Bruce Weitz, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Half Past Dead make at the box office?
Half Past Dead grossed $19.2 million worldwide ($15.6 million domestic, $3.7 million international).
How is Half Past Dead rated?
Half Past Dead has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 23 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Half Past Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Half Past Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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